Lasers in medicine, science and praxis Following the idea of the published Millennium laser books trilogy, which was well received world-wide, it was decided to produce a new book with updates, including the additional information from recent research. The main reason for the update was the appearance of new ways in medicine and rapid growth in expertise within various medical fields. Medical books like these should not been written by one author but should be the result of good will, effort and knowledge of many prominent scientists and clinicians from all around the world. The book contains 47 chapters, written by 40 top professionals in field of medicine, biology and physics, coming from 24 countries. It has 777 pages, with hundreds of color photos and charts that make each chapter more comprehensive to reader. The book covers use of lasers in medicine, science and practice in surgery, dentistry and veterinary, with emphasis on LLLT-Photobiostimulation, Photodynamic therapy and laser acupuncture. Numerous references have been used and listed in these books so one could easier use them in their personal purposes. Also there are Curriculum vitae of every author with contact information. Contents Photobiostimulation - modulation and Phototherapy I. S. S. Korraa, Egypt: Hemophysiotherapeutic Effects of Low Energy Laser Irradiation II. T. C. Yi Liu, Y. Liang, S. H. Liu; China: Extraocular Phototransduction and Its applications in Laser Medicine
III. H. Moseley; UK: Light Sources for Photodynamic Therapy IV. M. Dyson: How phototherapy affects the immune system and through it wound healing V. G. E. Brill, I. A. Budnik, L. V. Gasparyan, A. M. Makela; Finland: Effects of Low Power Laser Radiationon Blood Platelets VI. S. Rochkind, D. El-Ani, T. Hayun, V. Marin, Z., Nevo, A. Shahar, Israel: Role of Phototherapy in Cell Therapy VII. M. Korbelik, UK: An Overview of Photodynamic Therapy VIII. R. J. Bensadoun; France: Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) :Clearly a new Paradigm in the Management of Cancer Therapy Induced Mucositis IX. Z. Tudjman, V. Ostojic, M. Artukovic; Croatia: Endotracheobronchial Laser Therapy Twenty Two Years of Experience
X. G. Pines, H. Kashtan: Non-Operative Treatment of High-Grade Dysplasia in Barrett s Esophagus; Israel Surgery, Gynaecology and Urology XI. M. A. Trelles, R. G. Calderhead; Spain: The Importance Of Combining Surgical And Non-Surgical Procedures With light Therapy XII. R. J. Lanzafame, P. Brondon, I. Stadler; USA: Wound Healing: Experimental and Clinical Approaches to Understanding Photobiomodulation and Its Mechanisms XIII. H. Hainz; Germany: HLLT enables a paradigm shift in surgery e.g. in urology prostate therapy XIV. F. A.H. Al-Watban, B. L. Andres, A.A. Al- Anazi; Saudi Arabia: Photobiostimulation: The Effect of Various Lasers and LED in Non-Diabetic and Diabetic Wound and Burn Healing XV. T. Ohshiro, S. Fujii; Japan: Low reactive Level Laser Therapy for low responding ovaries -LLLT for female infertility XVI. S. Mokmeli: The applications of Low level laser therapy in Anesthesia and Surgery
M. El Batanouny, A. Kamali, S. S. Korraa: Low level laser therapy for wound healing: clinical and biochemical assessments Otorhinolaryngology XVII. L. Wilden, B. Füssing, J. Karthein, R. Karthein, : The action XVIII. C. Rhee, Korea: Effect of low level laser on cochlear inner ear and tinnitus Musculoskeletal disorders therapy special in Orthopedics and Rheumatology XIX F. Soriano, V. R. Campana: Microcrystalline arthropathies and laser irradiation: from the laboratory to the clinical results XX. G. Tam; Italy: Effects of LLLT on the periarthritis of the shoulder: a clinical study on different treatments with, corticosteroid injections or a waitand- see policy on long interval XXI. G. Tam: The Hypoalgesic Effects Of Low Intensity Infrared Laser Therapy: A Study On 555 Cases XXII. G. Tam; Italy: Effects Of LLLT On Pain: A Clinical Study On Different Pain Types XXIII. Z. Simunovic: Pain Physiological And Practical Aspects Of It s Management
XXIV. O. Ilic Stojanovic, Serbia: Low Level Laser Therapy In Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Possible Mechanisms Of Action In Randomised Placebo Controlled Trials XXV. H.N. Aboud; Iraq: Photomedicine For Musculoskletal Disorders Update Uses of Laser In Managements of Musculoskeletal Disorders (Orthopedic & Rheumatology) XXVI. Z. Simunovic: Low level laser (LLLT) monotherapy Photobiostimulation in the treatment of /osteochondrosis-osteoarthritis of joints Double blind-crossover, controlled clinical study XXVII. Z. Simunovic: Low Level Lasers Therapy (LLLT) Photobiostimulation in the treatment of Cervical Syndrome: Double Blind Controlled Clinical Study XXVIII. Z. Simunovic: Comparison between Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT Photobiostimulation and visible incoherent polarized light in the treatment of tennis elbow (epicondylitis lateralis) Dermatology XXIX. Z. Simunovic: Low level laser therapy (LLLT) Photobiostimulation of Acne Vulgaris applied as monotherapy or complimentary therapy with antibiotics Clinical study with randomized double blind (placebo) and control AREA Neurology XXX. Z. Simunovic: Herpes Virus Infection Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT)- Photobiostimulation applied as mono therapy in treatment of human pathogen herpes virus XXXI. A. Mäkelä; Finland : Use of blue light and laser in the treatment of Alzheimer s Disease, Parkinson s Disease and of immuno neurological diseases Pediatry XXXII. C. Ailioaie, L. M. Ailioaie; Romania: Laser Photobiostimulation and Safety in Pediatric Diseases
XXXIII. R. Lazic, N. Gabric; Croatia: Combination of photodynamic therapy and anti-vegf agents in treatment of age-related macular degeneration Ophtalmology XXXIV. M. Gavric, N. Gabric; Croatia: Selective LaserTrabeculoplasty(Slt) XXXV. N. Gabric, I. Dekaris, R. Lazic; Croatia: Femtolasers In Ophtalmology XXXVI. R. Lazic, N. Gabric; Croatia: Laser photocoagulation of the retina Dentristry XXXVII. I. Ingenegeren; Germany: Laser in Dental Implant Surgery XXXVIII D. Vieru, S. Herman, A. Lefter, A. S. Dumitriu: Low Level Laser Therapy And Its Efficacy In Bone And Soft Tissue Recovery A Comparative Study In The Treatment Of Periodontal Disease Among Healthy Subjects, Patients With Diabetes, Osteoporosis, And Hepatic Disease XXXIX. M. Cortes; USA: The Importance of Laser in Complete Dentistry XL Z. Simunovic, K. Simunovic: Status after multiple teeth extractions Treatment with low level laser therapy /Biostimulation -A randomised clinical study
XLI. K. Simunovic: The integration of Laser-assisted Dentistry into the daily dentist routine an updated overview Laser acupuncture XLII G. Litscher, Austria: Laser and high-tech acupuncture XLIII. P. Marti, D. Marti Mijic; Switzerland: Application of Low Level Laser in Acupuncture Veterinary XLIV. U. Petermann; Germany: Treatment of Acute and Chronic Heart Disease in Horses and Dogs by Laser Acupuncture Using Pulse Controlled Laser Acupuncture Concept (PCLAC) The intravenous laser blood irradiation XLV. M. H. Weber: The intravenous laser blood irradiation-introduction of a New Therapy Laser safety XLVI. P. J. Smalley: Laser Safety: Beyond Signs And Goggles